ESEA: Arts Education and Magnet Schools. Hearing of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Examining Proposed Legislation Authorizing Funds for Programs of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Focusing on School Facilities. United States Senate, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session.

This booklet contains statements of the members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions regarding financial support for arts education in magnet schools. The booklet identifies the committee members and staff members and then details the opening statements of Senator James M. Jeffords (Vermont), the Committee Chairman; Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts); and Senator Jack Reed (Rhode Island). It also presents prepared statements from executives of schools and other organizations that deal directly with the arts. The booklet concludes with the prepared statement of June M. Hinckley, President, Music Educators National Conference (MENC). (BT)